2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1988 Buick Estate
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1988 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | Estate |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
